Teaching & Learning

As we reach the midway point of summer along with the first quarter of the 21st century, I’m reminded of the reflection time I enjoyed as an educator; contemplating what did and didn’t work the previous academic year and integrating it into my planning for the next.  I always liked to come up with a guiding question to think about and given the overarching AI discussion, my 2026 question is, ‘When it comes to teaching , learning, educational structures and change, are we reforming or transforming our schools?’

Whether it’s the traditional school most of us grew up with; or perhaps ones offering extended blended opportunities using technology; or the array of choices ranging from private and public charters to home school to fully virtual schools; transforming rather than reforming should be the primary pathway for school change.  As technology offers increasing flexibility for teaching and student learning, the impact on educational related relationships is challenged. A few transformation questions I’m thinking about while considering the daunting possibilities include:

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